Question about prime inc

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dogchimp, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. dogchimp

    dogchimp Medium Load Member

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    I am currently trying to find the means to get my CDL, however cant swing the cost right now, so I recently applied to Prime, anyway, I learned they at one point in time had a BMI requirement of 39, but it is no longer listed on the website, so As someone with a BMI over 39, I am wondering if this is still a requirement for prime, or if there is a way to work around it, as all of the info I have found on it is outdated.
     
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  3. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    They had that at one time, but it's no longer the case. However, you may be required to take a sleep test to see if you have sleep apnea. A high BMI is just one of the indicators that you may have this disease - which can cause you to be drowsy during the day. Don't sweat it... just deal with these things as they come along, and you should be fine.
     
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    Haha, Thanks Im really hoping it works out, as prime seems like a great company to start out at
     
  5. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    It's like everything else... you get out of it what you put in it. Some folks like the place a lot, others can't say enough bad things about it. You can get that response about any carrier.
     
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    If they want you to take a sleep test you should look into doing it on your own, they told me $4000 two years ago when I started driving, and said they would take the cost out $50 a week. Went to my own DR and had it done for $2500, what a waste of time, less than a year later I lost 90lbs and have been fine ever since.
     
  7. ironpony

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    Thanks for your input. I'm guessing that if you came in negative for sleep apnea you'd still owe the $2500? At Prime, the test is only done if our doctor decides it's warranted, and if you're negative your cost is $150.
     
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    Well I did have it I was 350lbs at the time! The recuriter told me I had to have it done because my BMI was so high.
     
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    Im about 350 now, and dropping (I was 380) did you stay/are you still with prime?, and being a bigger guy, is there anything else I should be aware of with prime?
     
  10. ironpony

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    They've got really good food at the Springfield terminal... watch out! High BMI is only one of the things that points you toward a sleep test. It's nothing to worry about- most of the major carriers have a program on this. I understand Schneider puts everyone through a sleep test. There are a couple of physical things they want you to do... a duck walk, and lift a weight. Shouldn't be a problem for you.
     
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